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- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name Roy Dyer
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Ward 16, Knoxville, Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Sex Male
Age 2
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Tennessee
Birth Year (Estimated) 1938
Last Place of Residence , ,
Household
Role
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Basil C Dyer Head M 33 Tennessee
Gladys Dyer Wife F 31 Tennessee
George Dyer Son M 7 Tennessee
Roy Dyer Son M 2 Tennessee
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 6 Aug 2017.
September 30, 1937 - August 6, 2017
Born in Knox Co., TN
Resided in Sevierville, TN
Dr. Lee Roy Dyer age 79, of Sevierville, stepped into heaven on Sunday morning, August 6, 2017. He was surrounded by his family when he embarked on his final journey. Dr. Dyer was an active member of the community, an accomplished businessman, and an esteemed dental clinician. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and will forever be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor by his friends and family. Dr. Dyer was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee in 1960. He proudly served as a Captain in the United States Army until he began his practice in Sevierville in 1962.
Dr. Dyer was a dedicated family man who is survived by his wife of 55 years, Theda Dyer; his daughter, Amy Dyer Brackins; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Bradley Dyer and Brandi Dockins Dyer; and his grandchildren, Lucas Brackins, Bailey Brackins, Gavin Dyer, and Garrett Dyer, and sister-in-law Kathleen (Kathy) Dyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.C. and Gladys George Dyer; and, his brother, Dr. George Dyer.
Dr. Dyer enjoyed spending his time visiting friends and family, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He was also a gun activist and marksman and in 1976 he captained the Smoky Mountain Queen from Memphis to New Orleans. Dr. Dyer achieved the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America and served as a scout master earning the Silver Beaver Award for his distinguished service in 1986. His dedication to the Boy Scouts inspired both his son, Bradley and grandson, Lucas to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout as well. Dr. Dyer's dedication to the practice of dentistry resulted in several accolades throughout his long and successful career. He became a Fellow of the American College of Dentists in 1999; he received multiple Distinguished Service Awards from the Tennessee Dental Association; he was a member of the University of Tennessee's President's Club; and, he served as Chairman of the East Tennessee Academy of Dental Practice Administration.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dr. Dyer can be made to the following charities: Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006 www.cancerresearch.org or The Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 51885, Knoxville, TN 37950-1885, or St. Jude's, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
The family will receive friends 3-5 PM Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name B C Dyer
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 02 Nov 1929
Event Place Union, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Age 24
Birth Year (Estimated) 1905
Spouse's Name Gladys George
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 21
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1908
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